1900s (20th Century) Maps of Baltimore County, Maryland

Explore 95 historic maps of Baltimore County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Baltimore County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Baltimore County, MD maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Parkton
    1900 Map of Parkton
    1900 Parkton
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland borderlands in the early 1900s were defined by the busy Northern Central RR and the many mills along Gunpowder Falls. Researchers can trace old family locales and crossroads like Philopolis, Mount Carmel Ch, and Gorsuchs Mills.

  2. 1901 Map of Belair
    1901 Map of Belair
    1901 Belair
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Harford County borderlands at the start of the twentieth century show a landscape defined by rail corridors and early mining. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements along the Maryland and Pennsylvania RR, such as Fawn Grove, McIntyre Minefield, and Delta.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Gunpowder
    1901 Map of Gunpowder
    1901 Gunpowder
    1901 Print · USGS
    Coastal Baltimore and Harford Counties are captured here at the turn of the century as the Chesapeake shoreline met a growing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landings near Abingdon, Joppa, and the Battle Monument.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of Parkton
    1902 Map of Parkton
    1902 Parkton
    1902 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania borders were still defined by active rail and milling economies when this survey was completed. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Gorsuchs Mills, the Northern Central R.R. corridor, and the historic Maryland Line.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1903 Map of Tolchester
    1903 Map of Tolchester
    1903 Tolchester
    1903 Print · USGS
    The upper Chesapeake Bay at the turn of the century shows a bustling maritime landscape where steamship wharves and major rail lines met. Researchers can trace defunct stops like Baldwin Sta. and Clayton Sta. or locate historic landings such as Rockhall Landing and Quaker Wharf.

  6. 1904 Map of Baltimore
    1904 Map of Baltimore
    1904 Baltimore
    1904 Print · USGS
    Maryland's harbor city and its northern suburbs are shown in great detail shortly after the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of Sudbrook Park, the industrial footprint of Ashland Furnace, and the defensive grounds of Fort McHenry.
    8 unique versions available

  7. 1904 Map of North Point
    1904 Map of North Point
    1904 North Point
    1904 Print · USGS
    Chesapeake Bay maritime life at the turn of the century is captured here, from industrial waterfronts to rural landings. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and ferry points like Love Point Landing, Sparrow Point, and Skidmore.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1905 Map of Westminster
    1905 Map of Westminster
    1905 Westminster
    1905 Print · USGS
    Carroll and York Counties come alive in the first decade of the twentieth century as the rail lines connected growing Maryland villages to the Pennsylvania border. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic landmarks like Bethel Ch, Hokes PO, and early milling sites like Bachman Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1906 Map of Ellicott
    1906 Map of Ellicott
    1906 Ellicott
    1906 Print · USGS
    Central Maryland at the turn of the century shows a landscape of institutional growth and heavy rail development. Trace family roots and local history through Reisterstown, the grounds of St Charles College, and Owings Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  10. 1907 Map of Laurel
    1907 Map of Laurel
    1907 Laurel
    1907 Print · USGS
    Maryland's transit corridor between Washington and Baltimore comes alive in the early 1900s as railroads and old turnpikes cross the Patuxent valley. Trace historical landmarks from the House of Reformation to old crossings like Old Forge Bridge and Brock Bridge.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1907 Map of Relay
    1907 Map of Relay
    1907 Relay
    1907 Print · USGS
    Anne Arundel County and the Patapsco waterfront are shown here in the early nineteen-hundreds, as industry and maritime trade reshaped the Maryland coast. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Relay and Elkridge, or locate landmarks such as Fort Carroll and St. Stephens Church.
    8 unique versions available

  12. 1908 Map of Patapsco
    1908 Map of Patapsco
    1908 Patapsco
    1908 Print · USGS
    Maryland's central corridor at the opening of the twentieth century reveals a dense network of harbor defenses and rail-line economies. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Baltimore alongside local landmarks like Ashland Furnace, St Charles College, and Fort McHenry.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1908 Map of Tolchester
    1908 Map of Tolchester
    1908 Tolchester
    1908 Print · USGS
    Chesapeake Bay life at the turn of the century centered on a complex network of tidewater landings and strategic railroad lines. Researchers can trace historic family settlements and maritime landmarks like Fort Howard, Harford Furnace, and the Sevenfoot Knoll LH.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1926 Map of Laurel
    1926 Map of Laurel
    1926 Laurel
    1926 Print · USGS
    The corridor between Baltimore and Washington is captured here in the mid-twenties, showcasing a landscape of river-powered industry and early rail networks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hicks Mill, the Willis School, and the Montgomery Chapel Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1941 Map of Gunpowder
    1941 Map of Gunpowder
    1941 Gunpowder
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake tidewater and the Gunpowder River valley are caught in their pre-war rural state in this early 1940s survey. Researchers can trace the paths of the P.R.R. System and locate historic sites like Harford Furnace and Osbornes Ruins.

  16. 1942 Map of Laurel
    1942 Map of Laurel
    1942 Laurel
    1942 Print · USGS
    Maryland's corridor between Baltimore and Washington is seen here in the early 1940s as a land of rural schoolhouses and riverside mills. Researchers can trace family sites near Muirkirk, find the original Christian Brothers College, or locate historic river crossings like Brock Bridge and Duvall Bridge.

  17. 1942 Map of Bel Air
    1942 Map of Bel Air
    1942 Bel Air
    1942 Print · USGS
    Harford and York counties at the start of the 1940s show a landscape shaped by the Maryland and Pennsylvania R.R. and deep-cut creek valleys. Trace the local rail-and-mill economy through Clermont Mills, Whiteford, and the village of Delta near the state line.

  18. 1942 Map of Swan Point
    1942 Map of Swan Point
    1942 Swan Point
    1942 Print · USGS
    Kent County's shoreline and the waters of the Chesapeake are captured here in the early 1940s. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the settlements of Gratitude and Edesville No 5 alongside landmarks like Swan Point and The Haven.

  19. 1943 Map of North Point
    1943 Map of North Point
    1943 North Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay's maritime approaches are captured here during the 1940s, highlighting the industrial strength of Sparrows Point and the coastal defenses at Fort Howard. Researchers can trace the rail connections at Love Point Landing or explore the mid-century waterfronts of Gibson Island and Bay Shore.

  20. 1943 Map of Cockeysville, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Cockeysville, 1958 Print
    1943 Cockeysville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Baltimore County in the early forties shows a landscape of grand estates and burgeoning suburbs along the PENNSYLVANIA railroad. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Eccleston P O or trace early footprints at Druid Ridge Cemetery and Saters Church.

  21. 1943 Map of Baltimore, 1963 Print
    1943 Map of Baltimore, 1963 Print
    1943 Baltimore
    1963 Print · USGS
    Maryland's principal port city and the rolling hills of Baltimore County are shown here during the Second World War. Researchers can trace the heritage of the harbor and northern suburbs, identifying landmarks like Fort McHenry National Mon, Loudon Park National Cem, and the old Ashland Furnace.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1944 Map of Baltimore West
    1944 Map of Baltimore West
    1944 Baltimore West
    1944 Print · USGS
    Western Baltimore and its suburban fringes are frozen in time during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of institutional campuses and growing streetcar suburbs. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Loudon Park Cemetery, St Agnes Hospital, and Pimlico Race Track.

  23. 1944 Map of New Freedom
    1944 Map of New Freedom
    1944 New Freedom
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland border during the mid-forties reveals a rural landscape of tight-knit communities centered on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Summit Grove Camp Meeting, Bentley Springs, and the 6th District Consolidated School.

  24. 1944 Map of Sykesville
    1944 Map of Sykesville
    1944 Sykesville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Carroll and Howard counties are captured here just as the rural estate and railroad economies were evolving. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Doughoregan Manor, local burials at Mountain View Cemetery, or old rail stops at Gaither and Henryton.

  25. 1944 Map of Hampstead
    1944 Map of Hampstead
    1944 Hampstead
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's rolling borderlands between Carroll and Baltimore counties are captured here during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Hampstead, the rural post office at Arcadia Upperco P O, and industry at Trenton Mill.

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